Anishinaabeg Edinokiiwad (Working to sustain themselves)

To preserve Anishinabek Bimaadziwin (our way of life) from the past seven generations for the next seven generations, the Anishinabeg Edinokiiwad Department (People working to sustain themselves) teaches our way of life to bring together traditional and modern life skills into daily community living.

The Culture Camp/Pow-wow office is focused on Anishinaabe cultural arts and traditions through the teaching of life skills.  Most of the programs activities take place at the Mary Murray Culture Camp (est. 1995).  The camp accommodations can house up to 40 people with showers for men and women, has a fully functional kitchen and large living room area for group demonstrations.  The program holds a variety of camps through out the year and also leases the building for other programs to host their own cultural retreats.  

The office coordinates our Pow-Wows throughout the 7 county area.  Jiingtamok (pow-wows) provide a social time for families to get together.  2004 the 24^th Annual Sault Tribe Traditional Pow-wow which featured host drum Northern Cree, over 4,000 visitors attended.  The office continues to work through committees to help with planning for each community Jiingtamok (pow-wow) in Hessel, St. Ignace, Sugar Island, Rapid River  and Manistique.

The office staff also provide Cultural Awareness and Outreach to the community by participating in ceremonies and tribal social events.  The Bahweting Singers (drum group) are called on for traditional funerals, weddings, and Tribal Conferences.  Presentations for tribal in-services, public schools, and visiting dignitaries are also provided.